Mission Statement

“I heard Marvin Minsky describe computing at RLE and I wanted to get in on the action. It was a rare opportunity to get my hands on a whole computer. On-line computing was the high point of my MIT experience.”

—Ivan E. SutherlandRLE alumnus

The Research Laboratory of Electronics (RLE) is committed to creating a stimulating and supportive environment for innovative research. As MIT’s leading entrepreneurial interdisciplinary research organization, RLE provides: visionary leadership, vibrant intellectual communities, superior administrative services and strategically deploys resources to achieve excellence in research, education and impact.